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The NFL regular season all comes down to this.The final postseason berths and seeding for the playoffs will be determined by the results of games on Saturday and Sunday, with two spots and four division titles still up for grabs. Also at stake: the top seeds in each conference, which come with an all-important first-round bye.

NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Who'll clinch last berths, top seeds?

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company hosted its annual Christmas banquet and installation of officers the evening of Dec. 21.The master of ceremonies for the evening was shared by President Ben Coppage and Chief John "Otis" Darling.

Chestertown VFC honors members, installs 2026 officers

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

What if I told you that a nagging pain in your chest, one you might dismiss as indigestion or a pulled muscle, could be a silent warning of a heart attack? It’s a chilling thought, but 40% of people who have a heart attack die before even reaching the hospital.

Silent heart attack — the pain no one recognizes in time

The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy died Tuesday after revealing she had terminal cancer. Elaine Quijano reports.

Kennedy family mourns Tatiana Schlossberg

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

A crazed, shadow-boxing United Airlines passenger wildly claimed he was in a “simulation” as he allegedly assaulted the crew, punched a flight attendant in the face and forced the plane to divert mid-flight.Jordan Langston, 25, wreaked havoc on the Salt Lake City-bound flight Sunday when he got up from his seat shortly after departing Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, and stormed the front of the plane, waving his arms and screaming, “This is a simulation,” the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

United Airlines passenger slugs flight attendant in face after claiming he’s in a ‘simulation’

Social media users have been left sobbing after a pet owner shared her cat’s heart wrenching goodbye to his canine best friend in a series of pictures that have quickly gone viral.The emotional pictures shared on Reddit earlier in December by u/tropicalgenie, show the special bond between the cat, 10-year-old Ollie, and his late sibling and best friend, 11-year-old Toby, who recently passed after being diagnosed with lymphoma four months ago.

Tears at How Cat Who Always ‘Needed a Paw On’ Dog Sibling Says Last Goodbye

Professional athletes jeopardizing their careers and bank accounts by committing unnecessary crimes is an unfortunate cliché that’s seemingly far too common in the modern era. In the past 24 hours, two separate players for the New England Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs and DT Christian Barmore, have been placed under investigation for misdemeanor assault and battery charges, while the former is also facing a felony charge for strangulation or suffocation.

'You Gotta Have Buffers': Cam Newton Alerts NFL Stars as Stefon Diggs Could Face 5-Year Jail Sentence

Thomas Noguchi was the coroner who carried out Marilyn Monroe's autopsy when she died on August 4, 1962, and he's now spoken out about the findings in the reportMarilyn Monroe was found dead inside her California home when she was just 36 years old.The Hollywood star died on August 4, 1962, with her death being ruled a suicide.

Marilyn Monroe's coroner says 'alarm bells went off' over shock autopsy findings

An adorable seal was seen playing with a diver as he blew bubbles in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria.Jules Casey, who frequently publishes underwater footage to her OneBreathDiver account, said that she met the seal while diving with a group of friends.“The young Australian fur seal enjoyed the burst of bubbles in its face as my buddy Doug exhaled, circling around waiting for more to appear,” Casey said.

Watch playful seal spin and swirl around bubble-blowing diver

“Why didn’t they just climb out, turn on the Autopilot and go down to Charlotte?”On December 18, seven lives were lost. A private Cessna Citation 550 lifted off from Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina just after 10:15 a.m. It was in trouble almost immediately.

‘Wrestling the Airplane’ – Pro Pilot Says Cessna C550 in Fatal Greg Biffle Crash Has ‘Known Issues,’ But New Co-Pilot Audio ‘Changes Things’

“Once you met Karen, you would never forget her,” her family said in a statementNEED TO KNOWA mom was pronounced dead at the scene after her car collided with a bus just three days after Christmas, according to policeKaren Marks, 34, was traveling down the A10 near the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire on Dec. 28 when the fatal crash occurred

Mom Killed in Collision with Bus Just Days After Christmas as Devastated Family Mourns Her Death

Travel risks include wrongful detention, terrorism and arbitrary law enforcement as Russia-Ukraine war escalatesHoliday travel faces potential delays ahead of winter storms in the NortheastTravel expert Lee Abbamonte joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in on potential travel delays ahead of a winter storm and how artificial intelligence is changing travel.

US citizens face growing danger as government advises swift departure from one country

Spoiler alert! The following contains details from the series finale of "Stranger Things": "The Rightside Up."In the end, 99% of our Hawkins heroes got the happy ending they deserved. Maybe 100%.As the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" sped toward its New Years Eve finale episode, fans have been speculating about who would live and die in the show's conclusion.

Who dies in the series finale of 'Stranger Things'?

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Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt 6 a.m. ET, New Zealand was one of the first countries to reach 2026, ringing in the new year with a fireworks display.

New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world

President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and staunchly defended his efforts to prosecute the president, according to a newly released transcript of his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee."Our view of the evidence was that he caused it and that he exploited it and that it was foreseeable to him," Smith said of Trump's alleged culpability for the Capitol riot.

Trump 'caused' Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Jack Smith testified to Congress

Food and nutrition expert Laura Fuentes has shared a simple recipe for sauteed cabbage that requires one "secret ingredient" to make the vegetable taste even betterCabbage is a flexible vegetable that works brilliantly as a side dish for numerous main courses, from a sausage and potato traybake to a chicken roast dinner.

Cabbage tastes 'much better' when you add in 1 simple ingredient at the end

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

Dr. Helen Eisenhauer said the incident occurred "when I was having to balance the demands of my young family with busy professional commitments"NEED TO KNOWDr. Helen Eisenhauer, a general practitioner at Stenhouse Medical Centre in the U.K., is facing a five-month suspension after she admitted to faking two appointments in order to be able to pick up her kids on time

Doctor Suspended After Scheduling Fake End of Day Appointments to Avoid Being Late to Pick Up Her Kids

The Department of Justice says it reversed politically motivated practices, reduced crime and reasserted the rule of law during President Trump’s first year back in office.'RAMPANT FRAUD SCANDAL': 'The Five' debates how officials should respond to Minnesota fraudThe Five' panelists unpack Minnesota Gov.

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution in an annual report Wednesday that steered clear of direct discussion of modern controversies.Focusing on the Declaration of Independence as the nation turns to its 250th anniversary, Roberts said the founders chafed at the crown’s control of colonial courts and “corrected this flaw” by setting up a judiciary that would operate without interference from the other branches.

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.